The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has chosen Luweero District to host the national groundbreaking ceremony for its countrywide party office construction programme. This initiative aims to strengthen the party's institutional infrastructure and enhance its presence across Uganda. The programme will cover 21 districts, with Luweero receiving special consideration by hosting both district-level offices and a regional headquarters.
The national launch is scheduled for next week in Luweero, a district with a significant history in the formation and liberation struggle of the ruling party. During a strategic meeting between NRM Secretariat leaders and the Luweero District NRM Executive Committee (DEC), preparations for the national launch were coordinated, and internal differences among district party leaders were addressed.
NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Rose Namayanja Nsereko, emphasized that the construction of party offices should be accompanied by renewed commitment to grassroots mobilisation, service delivery, and monitoring government programmes. She urged Luweero district leaders to put aside their differences and concentrate on mobilising communities and promoting government wealth creation initiatives.
Namayanja highlighted the importance of unity among party structures in effectively communicating government achievements and strengthening the NRM's political standing. She commended the district leadership for taking steps towards reconciliation and encouraged leaders to work together for the good of Luweero District.
NRM National Treasurer, Ambassador Barbrah Nekesa Oundo, challenged the district leadership to prioritise the party's collective interests above individual disagreements. She encouraged leaders to embrace open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork as a foundation for effective grassroots mobilisation and stronger party structures.
The land on which the facilities will be established was purchased by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while the NRM Secretariat will provide funding for the construction works. The programme will extend to 21 districts across the country, with the regional facility in Luweero expected to accommodate the Office of the Regional Chairperson.
Luweero District NRM Chairperson, Sam Buchanan, welcomed the decision to select the district as the venue for the national launch, describing it as recognition of Luweero's central role in the history of the NRM. He expressed confidence that the district leadership would work closely with the Secretariat to ensure successful preparations for the groundbreaking ceremony.
Key points
- The NRM's nationwide office construction programme aims to strengthen the party's institutional infrastructure and enhance its presence across Uganda.
- Luweero District was chosen for its historical significance in the formation and liberation struggle of the ruling party.
- The programme will cover 21 districts, with Luweero hosting both district-level offices and a regional headquarters.
